Elon Musk has denied a report about the Model 2 project being halted, but Tesla executives know that the low-cost vehicle has indeed been halted

After Elon Musk denied a Reuters report about the Model 2 project being halted, Tesla executives were alarmed, knowing that the project was indeed suspended to focus on autonomous taxis. Musk confirmed that the $25,000 electric vehicle would not be launched, causing confusion among employees and investors. That led to concerns about Tesla's sales, which fell 13% in the first quarter of 2024, amid increased competition in the electric car sector.